Fenwick Mines Day Use Area

Facility · Virginia ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Jefferson National Forest (NF) · Open Access

1,397 ft
Elevation

Visitors to Fenwick Mines will find trails to hike, ponds to fish, and a picnic shelter (complete with horseshoe pit) that’s perfect for spending a great Sunday afternoon with friends and family. A one mile, wheelchair accessible trail will lead you through wetland, stream, and forest habitats providing lots of opportunities to see wildlife.

Getting there

From New Castle, VA: Follow VA 615 for 5 miles to VA 611 (Peaceful Valley Rd). Turn left. Go 1/2 mile and turn right on VA 685. Follow signs to Fenwick Mines Recreation Area.

37.56917, -80.05444 · 37°34'9.0"N 80°3'16.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in3.22.83.63.94.74.44.33.53.73.52.83.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Fenwick Mines Day Use Area

Can you reserve a site at Fenwick Mines Day Use Area?
No. Fenwick Mines Day Use Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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